Pieces & Parts: Wheel Thrown Teapot Making

Date & Time:

Saturday & Sunday, April 25th & 26th, 10a- 4p

Throughout an immersive 2 day workshop, Peter Pinnell, takes 10 intermediate/advanced potters into the practical and aesthetic possibilities of the teapot.  This exclusive group will spend two days focusing on functionality and history of crafting parts for teapots on the wheel. 

“Students will make tea and drink tea, pour from, consider the history of, think about, talk about, look at, and make parts for teapots! Think of this as a weekend to collect ideas and skills for later use. 

The days will be episodic, with time alternating between lecture, demonstration, and work-time, in response to the ideas. The demonstrations will deal with ways to make bodies, spouts, lids and handles; some on the wheel and some handbuilt.  Please bring a willingness to explore new ways of thinking and working. 

Leave behind any desire to make a finished masterpiece. We want to spend this time in wide-ranging exploration, not in trying to make the one, perfect teapot; that can take place after you get home.”

Lunch and snacks provided, students may bring their own food and (non-alcoholic) drinks. 

This class is for adults 18 & up.  If you require special assistance, please sign up in person or over the phone to discuss arrangements with us. 

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Alpha Fired Arts reserves the right to cancel classes or change instructors during a session. If a class needs to be canceled, we will contact everyone enrolled and offer the option of transferring to another available session, or receive a refund. If a student wishes to withdraw from a class, we need 7 days notice prior to the first class to issue a full refund. Students who withdraw within 6 days of a class, will receive a refund of 50 percent of the total class fee. There are no refunds once the class starts.